RICE PILAF

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 pinches kosher salt
2 cups long grain rice
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 strips orange zest
Pinch of saffron strands, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Golden raisins and pistachios, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a heavy, wide, lidded pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, red pepper, and kosher salt. Sweat the onions and peppers until aromatic, stirring constantly. Add the rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty. Add chicken broth, orange zest, saffron and water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Stir once, then cover pan with moistened dish towel (or tea towel). Place lid on pan and fold towel corners over lid. Bake for 15 minutes. Then rest at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes without removing the cover.
  • Meanwhile, simmer peas in salted water until heated through or heat in a microwave.
  • Remove lid from rice and turn out onto a platter. Add peas and fluff with a large fork. Add raisins and pistachios.

Yolanda Brassfield Michael
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a keeper!


Seid Sayy
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This rice pilaf was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Ajay Smart
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Delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Steph Nieman
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This was a great recipe! The rice pilaf was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yawar Saeed
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I made this rice pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The rice was fluffy and flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Ansari
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This pilaf was delicious! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out really well. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Oslie Katumba
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I've been making this rice pilaf recipe for years and it's always a favorite. It's so versatile and can be served with a variety of dishes. I love that it's also a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Lilibeth Martinez
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This was my first time making rice pilaf and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The rice was fluffy and flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Melissa Ballain
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for potlucks, dinner parties, and even just a weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jeannine E. Demming-Brigitta
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This rice pilaf recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.